COLOMBIA, 1921, (Hand) "Vaolr 10 Centavos" (Hand) on 50c Pale Green, Misspelled "Valor", Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 4; Scott C19b). Horizontal pair, pos. 1-2 with sheet margin at top and left, lightly struck violet "Sociedad Colombo Alemana de Transportes Aereos" of Bogota, typical rough perfs at bottom, Fine and rare, only sixteen used examples are known (nine of which are covers), this is the only recorded multiple,...
Sale 1229 Worldwide Stamps and Postal History
By: Robert A. Siegel International
Robert A. Siegel International Sale 1229 Worldwide Stamps and Postal History
Select Great Britain and British Commonwealth
China, including a newly discovered Imperial Post Office Remittance Certificate
Exceptional Quality French Colonies from an old-timeEuropean Collection
First Issue Guatemala imperforate multiples, including several rarities
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Lot #202 - latin america latin america
COLOMBIA, 1921, "Valor 0.10" on 50c Pale Green, Air Post Surcharge (Colomphil 5; Scott C24C). Two covers, one with Red and other with Violet surcharges, each with light Girardot oval handstamp, both cancelled by "Navegacion Aerea, Neiva" handstamp with strikes on reverse, Red used with National -1/2c pair and 2c, Violet used with National -1/2c (2) and 1c (2), both addressed to Behr-Heyder in Bogota, Very Fine and attractive pair of...
Lot #203 - latin america latin america
COLOMBIA, 1921, "30 cent." on 10c Yellow (Colomphil 26c; C37). Used with National 3c (faulty), tied on small piece of mourning cover by violet Bogota SCADTA cancel, blue "May 5, 1922" handstamp below, stamp with couple toned perf tips, otherwise Fine and scarce, only 17 used examples have been recorded of all types, eleven of which are covers, with 2004 Sismondo certificate, Scott 575.00 (Image Magnifier)
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Lot #204 - latin america latin america
COLOMBIA, 1921, 10c-5p Third Issue Air Post, Imperforate Proof Multiples (C26P-C35P). Set of nine values (60c not known), missing just 5c for completion, each either a block or strip of four, without gum, large margins with sheet margin on at least one side, few values with inconsequential toned spots and/or minor creasing, still Fine-Very Fine group, believed to be the largest known multiple for each value (Image...
Lot #205 - latin america latin america
COLOMBIA, 1921, 5p Olive Green, Third Issue Air Post (C35). Mint N.H. bottom right corner selvage block of four, pos. 19-20/24-25, bottom left stamp showing the constant "Moon" flaw to the left of plane's nose and bottom right stamp showing "Dot between OM of Colombia", Very Fine, rare as a block showing these constant varieties, Scott Retail as simply four hinged singles 1,300.00 (Image Magnifier)
Lot #206 - latin america latin america
COLOMBIA, 1929, 1p-5p Columbus' Ship, Air Post (C64-C67). Complete panes of 25, slightly mount disturbed original gum, bold colors, Fine-Very Fine and scarce in complete panes, Scott Retail as singles 4,312.50 (Image Magnifier)
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Lot #207 - latin america latin america
COLOMBIA, 1930, 30c on 1p Simon Bolivar Air Post, Triple Surcharge (C82 var; Sanabria 125b). Block of four with selvage at bottom, slightly mount disturbed original gum, bold color, clear tripling of surcharge, minor splitting between stamps and selvage, Very Fine, a rare error multiple (Image Magnifier)
Lot #208 - latin america latin america
COLOMBIA, 1932, 5c-5p Air Post and Air Post Registration (C83-C95, CF4). Complete set of panes, 5c-80c in panes of 50 and 1p-5p in panes of 25, plus 20c Registration Issue, each either with original interleaving still affixed or slight disturbed gum from removal, some minor perf separation on a couple panes, otherwise Fine-Very Fine, an exceptionally rare set of complete panes, Scott Retail as singles alone 9,115.00 (Image Magnifier...
Lot #209 - latin america latin america
COLOMBIA, 1932, 40c Dull Violet, Air Post, Inverted Overprint (C88 var; Sanabria 131a). Block of six with selvage at bottom, top middle stamp lightly hinged, others Mint N.H., well-centered, Very Fine, only 50 were printed, this believed to be the largest multiple, ex Johnson (Image Magnifier)
Lot #210 - latin america latin america
COLOMBIA, 1932, 1p Blue, Air Post, Imperforate (C92 var; Sanabria 135a). Top right corner margin block of four, slightly mount disturbed original gum, h.r. in top margin only, Very Fine and rare, only one sheet of 25 was printed, this likely the largest multiple still in existence, each stamp signed (Image Magnifier)
Lot #211 - latin america latin america
COSTA RICA, 1946, 5c-5col St. John Hospital, "Muestra" Overprints (C128S-C140S). Mint N.H. bottom right corner selvage blocks of four, with additional 10c single and 15c pair, Very Fine (Image Magnifier)
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Lot #212 - europe and colonies Europe (Other)
FAROE ISLANDS, 1940-41, 20o on 1o to 60o on 60o Surcharges (2-6; Facit 4-8). Singles of each, tied by "Thorshavn 13.8.43" double-circle datestamps on registered cover to Chicago Ill., censored tape at sides, New York transit and Chicago arrival backstamps, Very Fine, despite the philatelic use, this is a scarce cover with the complete set of the 1940-41 Surcharge issue, catalogued simply as used singles 507.50, Facit SK ???? (Image...
Lot #213 - europe and colonies france and colonies
FRANCE, 1849, 25c Blue on Yellowish (6b; Yvert 4a). Original gum, lightly hinged, large to full margins all around, intense shade on fresh paper, truly minute pinpoint spot of yellowish gum in right margin (not mentioned on certificate)
STILL VERY FINE AND SCARCE ORIGINAL-GUM EXAMPLE OF THE 25-CENTIMES IN THE DARK BLUE SHADE.
Signed A. Brun. With 2020 Roumet certificate. Scott 6,250.00. Yvert £9,000...
Lot #214 - europe and colonies france and colonies
FRANCE, 1850s-70s Essay Group. Eleven essays of the issued designs in various colors, plus undenominated stationery essay, incl. mostly 1853 Napoleon "Empire France" and 1863 Napoleon Issues, plus a couple others, mostly large margins, fresh and Very Fine group (Image Magnifier)
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Lot #215 - europe and colonies france and colonies
FRANCE, 1863-1870, 1c-80c "Rothschild" Imperforate Re-Issues (29b-36b; Yvert 25c-32b). Complete set of eight values, each with original gum, either lightly hinged or small h.r., mostly large margins except 20c and 40c close on one side, 30c sheet margin at right, all except 4c, 10c and 30c with toned spots, otherwise Very Fine appearance, these stamps were made exclusively for the famous banker and financier for use on his...
Lot #216 - europe and colonies france and colonies
FRANCE, 1870, 80c Rose on Pinkish (48; Yvert 49). Block of four, full original gum, lightly hinged, large to full margins, vibrant color, Very Fine and handsome, Yvert £3,500 (Image Magnifier)
Lot #217 - europe and colonies france and colonies
FRANCE, 1876, 15c Gray Lilac on Grayish, Type II (80; Yvert 77). Bottom right corner selvage single, original gum, lightly hinged, wonderfully bright and fresh, minute toned spot on gum, still Very Fine, signed A. Brun, Scott 675.00, Yvert £1,200 (Image Magnifier)
Lot #218 - europe and colonies france and colonies
FRANCE, 1900-29, 1c-20fr Type Blanc (109-132; Yvert 107-123, 143-145, 206-208, 233, 240). Mostly lightly hinged, few h.r., missing 7-1/2c (No. 114, catalogues 0.60) which was released later, 10c and 25c with both Types (116a, 119a), No. 116 and 120 with millesime selvage, wonderfully fresh, well-centered overall, Fine-Very Fine, No. 119a and 126 signed A. Brun, Scott 1,765.00, Yvert £2,742 (Image Magnifier)
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Lot #219 - europe and colonies france and colonies
FRANCE, 1925, 20fr Philatelic Exhibition Souvenir Sheet (226; Yvert Bloc 1). Mint N.H., bold color, small spot on gum, otherwise Very Fine, Scott 3,750.00, Yvert £5,500 (Image Magnifier)
Lot #220 - europe and colonies france and colonies
FRANCE, 1945, 100fr Roosevelt "Aide a la France" Large Die Proofs, Unissued Air Post. Five large die proofs, die sunk on cards measuring approx. 177 x 217mm, colors incl. Black, Brown, Blue, Green and Magenta, each signed "L. Verron" who was commissioned to produce this stamp which was never issued, Very Fine and scarce group (Image Magnifier)
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Lot #221 - europe and colonies france and colonies
FRANCE, 1949, 25fr Baudot, Error "1848" Instead of "1845" (627 var; Yvert 846A). Mint N.H. top right corner selvage single, perfect centering, Extremely Fine Gem, the error was discovered before the stamps were distributed to post offices, only a small number exist, Yvert £4,350 (Image Magnifier)
Lot #222 - europe and colonies france and colonies
FRANCE, 1917-19, 2c+3c to 5fr+5fr War Orphans Semi-Postal (B3-B10; Yvert 148-155). Lightly hinged or minor h.r., unusually well-centered, fresh colors, 50c with minor toned spot, Very Fine, Scott 2,521.00, Yvert £3,260 (Image Magnifier)
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Lot #223 - europe and colonies france and colonies
FRANCE, Comprehensive Collection. To 1980 in four Lindner hingeless albums, classic stamps mainly used, with higher-cataloguing stamps, some duplication including four of the 5fr Napoleon, from the later 19th Century there is more unused, and the 20th Century is all unused and with a high degree of completion, including souvenir sheets, Semi-Postals complete, Air Post lacking only the Ile de France set, other useful Back-of-Book,...
Lot #224 - europe and colonies france and colonies
FRANCE, Small Balance. On homemade pages, with 1853 Napoleon "Empire Franc" and 1863-70 Issues used singles, seven covers incl. Balloon Montes datelined Dec. 31, 1870 on "Gazette des Absents", plus a few better unused singles such as Nos. 76 and 79 (possibly reperfed, signed Brun), 137, B11 (Mint N.H.) and J24 (possibly regummed, signed Brun), and some others, mostly Fine-Very Fine
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Lot #225 - europe and colonies france and colonies
FRANCE, Alsace & Lorraine Postal History Exhibition Collection, 1925-1939. Over 100 covers or cards on neatly written-up exhibition pages, excellent variety, with cancels, railways, money letters, registered, airmail including a Zeppelin flight, rural post offices, parcel post and more, Fine-Very Fine, a nice basis on which to expand, ex Stanley Luft
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